Onyeka Nwelue does not rate Nigerian popular musicians very highly. You may have noticed when he wrote the book ‘Hip-Hop is Only for Children’. However he has taken his disgust to another level in a recent Facebook of his where he rubbished major Nigerian celebrities who he described as less than paupers. In his words,’ Dbanj is still struggling to feed while Don Jazzy is a struggling Lagos tenant’; a shocking claim about two of the widely acknowledged richest artistes in this country. ‘Every celebrity in Nigeria is broke. They are like me. They don’t have the money they tell…
Author: David Folami
Sean Tizzle resurfaces with a brand new tune and he calls this one “Wasted”. The talented singer, songwriter and performing artiste whose real names are Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele shot to fame after dropping the hit single “Sho Le” in 2013. Since then he has been dropping hit songs and was so successful that he launched his own label – Tizzle Nation. Here he dishes out something different infused with the Nigerian music style vibe as he flexes his lyrical prowess. Famed for working with the super talented D’tunes, this time, however, he teams up with Krizbeatz – the drummer boy…
Happy 32nd birthday, Ciara! The singer received the sweetest birthday message from her football hubby Russell Wilson. “Hey, C! You know, a lot of people say that they’re your number one fan, but I’m actually your number one fan—without a doubt,” the Seattle Seahawks quarterback said in an Instagram video. “I just want to say you’re the best women I know, the best mom I know, the best wife I know, the best thing I could ever imagine.” Awwww. But Wilson didn’t stop there. “I thank God every day that he brought you into my life,” he continued. “There is…
U2 recruited Kendrick Lamar for a spoken word cameo on their exuberant new song “Get Out of Your Own Way,” the latest preview of their upcoming 14th LP, Songs of Experience. The track opens with Bono crooning over a quiet electronic pulse and bass before building to an arena-size chorus that recalls the melodic surge of their 2000 hit “Beautiful Day.” Bono chronicles an ambiguous eternal struggle on the track, belting, “I could sing it to ya all night, all night/ If I could, I’d make it alright/ Nothing’s stopping you except what’s inside/ I can help you, but it’s…
Rihanna may not have released an album this year, but she’s never been bigger. Wild Thoughts, her collaboration with DJ Khaled, was one of the songs of the summer; while her new beauty line was valued at $72m in the space of a month. Her costume for the Crop Over festival in Barbados almost broke the internet; and she’s taken a starring role in the all-female reboot of Ocean’s Eleven. Now she’s delivered one of the performances of her career on NERD’s comeback single, Lemon. It’s the first new music from Pharrell Williams’ band since 2017, and it features a…
Beyoncé and JAY-Z have added yet another stellar couples costume to their Halloween tradition. The couple dressed up for her BFF Kelly Rowland‘s party over the weekend, and fittingly channeled another powerhouse couple of music: Lil’ Kim and Notorious BIG! Beyoncé opted for a curly black wig, a white dress shirt, black suspenders and sunglasses to transform into Lil’ Kim from Missy Elliott’s “The Rain” music video. The mother of three even got the smallest of details down to a tee by drawing a mole above her lip. Meanwhile, JAY-Z was influenced by his fellow Brooklyn rapper’s iconic look, opting…
The daughters of music star, Davido joined millions of other kids all over world to celebrate Halloween. Imade and Hailey were both dressed by their mothers for the special celebration. Sophie who is the first baby mama of Davido dressed her daughter as Belle from Beauty & the Beast and they went trick and treating for candy with friends. Amanda who is the singer’s Atlanta based second baby mama, dressed up Hailey in a cute pink Flamingo costume. Awww…don’t Davido’s daughters look so adorable in their Halloween costumes. In March there were speculations that Davido might be getting back with…
Tee Billz being in love with his famous wife, Tiwa Savage, might be a gross understatement right now. The manager has used every available means to express how he feels about his wife but we guess he just had to do it again. He recently shared an ultra-sexy photo of the “All Over” crooner rocking shorts and the bralet, gushing over her. And yes, he also wondered how he ever imagined leaving her. Isn’t that just Aww worthy?
There are supporters and then there are diehard fans. This particular diehard fan was so ready to prove her loyalty that she had a picture of Wizkid tattooed on her back. The popular photo of the singer in which he is pictured in a supplicating pose, covers the whole of her back. On the upper right side of her back, she had the name ‘Star boy’ tattooed in a heart shape. What better way to prove your love for your favourite star?
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths Solidarity Forum has said the ruling party is broke. In a letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, the group described as embarrassing the inability of the APC to meet its paramount needs. “The state of affairs of the party, particularly its poor finances have been a regular item in the media. While there exists a funding stream that should normally come from collection of membership dues and contribution, the reality is that this is grossly insufficient. “It is embarrassing that a ruling party does not have funds to meet its basic needs. The National…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he’s sure that President Muhammadu Buhari is heading in the right direction but won’t talk about a re-election. Tinubu said: “Once you create leadership and it is functioning, you don’t have to babysit that leadership unless there is a loss of confidence and I don’t have that.” However, when queried about the recent support organisations drumming a second term for the President, the ex-governor of Lagos State simply said: “Don’t discuss that one with me.” Tinubu added: “We are the party of the people for the people and by the people and this is…
Ayodele Fayose has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to take military action against the actions of Fulani herdsmen especially in the northern region. In a press statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor shared his views. The statement read, “If the Federal Government does not want to be seen as protecting the Fulani herdsmen, attention of the Army’s python that is dancing in the Southeast and crocodile that is smiling in the Southwest and South South should be focused on the killer herdsmen. “The moment a state governor begins to raise…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his discussion with president Muhammadu Buhari got the President excited. “I just met with the president. Our discussion was fruitful, productive and it was about the country and leadership as a whole. And that got him excited and happy,” he said. “I have confidence in this president, there is no doubt about that. We worked hard to bring about the government, there are certain things that are unpredictable and those are things that can lean itself to gossips, insinuations and all of that. “You know me. I’m not known to shy away from…
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, will embark on a nationwide campaign for the positio tomorrow. According to him, “The purpose of the tour is to sensitize the people about the efficacy of our party while also meeting the delegates and leaders of our Party Nationwide. “The tour will commence in Sokoto where we will pay a courtesy call on the Sultan and seize the opportunity to celebrate with him on the 11th anniversary of his coronation.” The contender also informed the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi of his move. After the visit to Sokoto, the…
The Presidency have described those of defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as ‘liabilities’ to the All Progressives Congress (APC). President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, Lauretta Onochie stated this recently. “People would say, how do I cope with all the abuses, curses and excitement of the social media,” she said. “Many of our youths do not understand what they are doing, they have never known freedom; so we raise young people who are ignorant, who are timid and afraid of challenges and when their rights are trampled on, they are afraid of challenging it. “That brings me…
Muhammadu Buhari has shared his admiration for the significant achievements of his administretion since he took over power two years ago. The president said, “We can be proud of our achievements in the last two years, Boko Haram, Niger Delta, Regular Fuel, Improved Power, TSA, Agriculture and Fertilizer, above all, the knowledge that corruption will not be tolerated in this Government. We all know there is CHANGE. “Nevertheless, we are not resting on our achievements. I am quite aware of the challenges before us. “Let me thank you all again for the commitment and dedicated service to our Party and…
Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly lost his son, Mr. Jide Tinubu. In the message believed to have been addressed to another APC member, Ajomale urged the party faithful to commiserate with the bereaved leader. The statement reads: “Dear Member, It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Please commiserate with him. Thank you”.
Yemi Osinbajo has accused the Nigerian elite of working against the anti-corruption drive of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. “It is my view that the Nigerian elite – political, business and religious – regardless of faith and ethnicity, think alike, and are driven by largely similar motivations,” he said. “The elite are usually self-centred, selfish and unprepared to make the sacrifices either in service or self-restraint that leaders of successful communities must make. “Playing the religious or ethnic card when necessary so as to get the masses in line is the grossly cynical default of our elite. However, the most poignant…
Michael Carrick has no plans to quit his current club despite interest from Leicester, West Brom and Aston Villa, sources close to the player have said. Premier League duo Leicester and West Brom and Championship outfit Villa have made enquiries about signing Carrick following his lack of action at United this season. Carrick has made just one appearance for United in the Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion last month and has missed the last six weeks through injury. However, sources have said that despite his lack of regular game time this season under Jose Mourinho, Carrick plans to remain…
Aisha Buhari, has congratulated the Governments and people of the North-East region on the establishment of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mrs Buhari, who was the pivotal player in the struggle for the establishment of the Commission, said, “ this is a major milestone’’. “ The bill has been in my heart since its conception and subsequent presentation to the National Assembly, which I attended personally’’ she added. She also urged the relevant authorities to ensure full implementation of the act to provide much needed assistant to the people of the region, who have been ravaged…